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When Lorin Maazel stepped down as music director of the New York Philharmonic, he could have done what most retirees do — travel, play a little golf, take it easy. Instead, he started an opera company ... in his own backyard.

Goaded by The New York Times music critic Anthony Tommasini's predictable list of the top 10 composers of all time, here's a list with more surprises in it. Look for the second part next week.

Leon Botstein shared his trademark wit and outrageous opinions with a UC Berkeley symposium on the future of classical music.

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

A few of our writers take their pick of concerts coming from now until June; everything from recitals and choral, opera, orchestra, and beyond.

Hugh Masekela is one of the most recognized, beloved figures in music. His success gave mainstream media attention to "township jazz," inspired several generations of South African musicians, and was a defining influence in shaping our perception of South African music. In this video interview, he reflects on his life and work, and what motivates him now.

Hugh Masekela is one of the most recognized, beloved figures in world music. In this story, which complements the new SFCV video, Masekela tells his story to Jeff Kaliss and talks about what’s important to him now.